Why do you Believe what you Believe? Because “they” told me or because the Bible Says: “ye shall know the Truth and the Truth shall set you free. ”
Why do you Believe what you Believe? n n n With over 500+ Denominations of Christianity there are numerous beliefs and/or doctrines to suit each church and denomination. The question today is: Why do you believe what you believe? Do you believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God? Do believe that God’s Standard for living is found in these sacred verses? Do you believe that your eternal destiny hinges on whether or not you have measured your life to this standard?
n n Why do you Believe what you Believe? Jesus said: “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. ” –Matthew 24: 35 Therefore God’s Word is Eternal. Paul said: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be throughly furnished unto all good works. ” – 2 Timothy 3: 16 -17 Therefore n God’s Word is the Standard of Living for man. Jesus said: “He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the Word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. ” Therefore our adhering to the Word of God will be the determining factor of our Eternal Destiny.
Why do you Believe what you Believe? n Here is the great problem. What did Jesus mean when he said what He said? Well: “He said what He meant and meant what He said. ” n In others words the Bible was not meant to be left to the private interpretations of man. It is from these private interpretations that man has wrested the scriptures to their own destruction and that eternal destruction of those who follow their opinions, ideas, doctrines, and dogmas that are not built on the Solid Truth of God’s Word.
Why do you Believe what you Believe? n n So again I ask you the question: “Why do you Believe what you Believe? ” Do you hold to the tenets of the faith of your church because it is Bible Based and can be supported through the scriptures. Or do you embrace it because your beloved Pastor, Teacher, and Family have always accepted it as True.
Why do you Believe what you Believe? n In the church of God we have a motto that says: “Where Salvation Makes You a Member and Christ is the Standard. ” n It is the firm Belief of the Ministerial Body of the church of God that every doctrine, standard, and the very Faith of God’s Church should have a Solid Bible Foundation. This foundation is built by the Biblical Principles set forth by Jesus and the Apostles of the Morning Time Church.
Why do you Believe what you Believe? n n n We believe that every saint of God should have a firm understanding of: What the Bible Teaches. That every saint of God should: “be set for the defense of the gospel. ” –Philippians 1: 17 When you are asked: Why you Believe what you Believe? Will your response be: Because Pastor says…or my church believes…. or we have always believed thus and so. Or will you be able to rightly divide the word of Truth and share your Faith that is built on a firm Bible Foundation?
Why do you Believe what you Believe? n n The Bible teaches us: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. ” – 2 Timothy 2: 15 What is the first step to arriving at a proper interpretation of the Word of God? “Now we have received not the spirit of the World, but the Spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. ” – 1 Corinthians 2: 13 To arrive at a right interpretation we need to first be right in ourselves--Saved, redeemed, justified and made right by the blood of Jesus. We must also have the Spirit of God to Teach us what Jesus said and what He meant. (St. John 14: 26)
Why do you Believe what you Believe? n n The church of God is a Bible Based church; it is the church of the Bible. In God’s church man is just a tool in the hand of God to spread the everlasting word of Hope and Truth to the world for the saving of the souls of men. In God’s church you will find that everything that the people believe, do, and teach is built upon the scriptural foundation of the everlasting word of God and not upon the bottomless pit of false doctrines, ideas, opinions, and theologies of unregenerate man.
What the Church of God Stands for: Eternal God Known as God the Father. God is Eternal, he has neither beginning, nor end. In Psalms 90: 2 David proclaimed: "Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God. " God is omnipotent-he has unlimited and all power. He is omniscience - he is an all wise and all knowing God. Lastly God is omnipresent - he has the ability to be everywhere and anywhere at all times. God is God! n Divine Christ Jesus Christ in known as God the Son in the Trinity. Essentially he is known as the son of God. (Rom. 1: 4) "And the angel answered and said unto her, the Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. " (Luke 1: 35) Though a miraculous conception Jesus was born of a woman who had knew no man. In that God is his father he is Divine, Mary being his mother he was human. For further reference: Phil. 2: 6 -9/ Heb. 4: 15 -16 n n Eternal Holy Ghost The Holy Ghost is the third part of the Trinity. He is God's agent of action. "And the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. " (Gen. 1: 2) The Holy Spirit is Eternal, he was in the beginning and he is here now. In the beginning God worked through his Spirit in Creation. Today, his Holy Spirit creates hope and conviction in the hearts of would be Christians. (John 6: 44)
What the Church of God Stands for: Infallible Inspired Bible The Bible, otherwise known as the Holy Bible, the Sacred Scriptures, and the Word of Life is Infallible. Which means: it is exempt from fallacy or error of judgement. We understand that man in his finite wisdom and knowledge is fallible at best. But Gods word is not. Though recorded by man it was divinely inspired by a Holy God. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God. " (2 Tim. 3: 16) "Knowing this first that no prophecy of scripture is of any private interpretation. . for the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man, but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. " (2 Pet. 1: 21) n Salvation from Sin "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, and he shall save his people from their sin. " (Matt. 1: 21) "But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctine which was delivered unto you, being then made free from sin ye became the servants of righteousness. " (Rom. 6: 17 -18) All true Christians live a life that is free from sin by the power of God unto salvation. (Rom. 1: 16) The Apostle Paul said: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil. 4: 13) This would include overcoming sin on a daily basis. ( Rom. 8: 37) n
What the Church of God Stands for: A New Birth The first step in a life of productive Christianity is to be born again. --"Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. " (John 3: 3) People can see getting religion or joining church through their natural eyes. But you cannot see the kingdom of God or God's true plan of salvation until you are born of the spirit. (1 Cor. 2: 14) The New Birth or Born Again experience is what it says it is. It is an experience, instantaneous, something that happened unto you and rendered you different. You are a New Creature, old things are passed away, behold all things are become new. (2 Cor. 5: 17) It is now turning over a new leaf, or kicking an old habit, or getting religion! n Entire Sanctification Sanctify is defined as: To cleanse, purify or make holy. Holy as in whole, entire, perfect, in a moral sense. Hence pure in heart, temper, and disposition; free from sin, and sinful affections. --Webster "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly, and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. " (1 Thess. 5: 23) "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification. . " (1 Thess. 4: 3) Sanctification is a 2 nd work of grace done to the heart, purifying it from inbred depravity or tendency bent toward sin. The heart is cleansed, entire, and perfect. Therefore motives, actions and reactions are pure and holy. The old carnal man has been crucified with all of his lusts and carnal affections and you receive power to overcome all of the enemy, world, and sin. (Acts 1: 8) n
What the Church of God Stands for: A Holy Life All true Christians must live a Holy Life. Holiness is not an option, it is mandatory. "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. " (Heb. 12: 14) A Holy Life come natural for all Christians professing Full Salvation. "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy, in all manner of conversation; because it is written; Be ye Holy, for I am Holy. " (1 Pet. 1: 15 -16) What is a Holy Life? A Happy life, free from the guilt and condemnation of sin! A life that is void of offense towards God and Man. (Acts 24: 16) n Unity of God's People "Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word, that they all may be one. . . " (John 17: 20 -21 a) Whenever Jesus prayed, he prayed in the spirit and he prayed for God's will to be done. We can plainly see here, that it is the express will of God (not man) that his people, his children, all truly saved Bible Christians be ONE. Be unified in the same body, under the same head (Christ) led by the same spirit. "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit, in the bond of peace. (Eph. 4: 3 -6) Denominations, sects, and traditions of man have divided the body of Christ and destroyed the Unity of the Spirit. They must be forsaken!---Christians all should dwell together in the bond of peace, all the clashing of opinions, all the strife should cease, let divisions be forsaken, all the holy join in one, and the will of God in all be done! n
What the Church of God Stands for: The Ordinances The definition for Ordinance: is and authortative rule, and order or decree, a religios rite or ceremony. "If then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you and example, that ye should do as I have done unto you. " (John 13: 14 -15) "After the same manner he took the cup, when he had supped saying: this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. " (1 Cor. 11: 25) An ordinance is not something Christ suggested we do, but it is something he actually practiced himself and wants us as his body, his church to continue to practice. n Divine Healing The definition for Divine Healing is: Physical healing obtained by no other means than relying on prayer to God. "Is there any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he have committed sins they shall be forgiven him. " (James 5: 14 -14) Divine healing is the childrens bread it is for the saints of God. It is a promise by God to heal his childrens bodies. In order to stand on any of God's promises, you must first have a clear life before God and man. (Jn 5: 17; 1 Jn 3: 21) Then trust God's word and call for the elders and believe that the prayer of faith works. Divine Healing is a formula and it works! n
What the Church of God Stands for: Eternal Life "And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even Eternal Life" ( 1 John 2: 25) Of the 7. 847 recorded promised in the bible this may be the most significant of them all! God has promised us a more abundant life in salvation here and now, ( John 10: 10) but also He has promised us Life Eternally. Eternal, meaning forever and ever we shall be with the Lord in Heaven. (1 Thess. 4: 17) God has never made a promise he couldn't keep. As a matter of fact he has already prepared a mansion for us in his wonderful heaven! All we have to do is see that we get there! "In my father's house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. . " (John 14: 2) n Eternal Punishment "Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels; and these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. " (Matt. 25: 41 -46) We can see plainly that hell was not created for God's beloved mankind, but for the devil and his angels. And no, God who is infinite in love would not send anyone to Hell! But, many however have made their choice in this life where they will spend the rest of their life--Eternally. "So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God" (Rom. 14: 12) God is infinite in Love And Justice! n
How to Study the Bible 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Always Pray before Studying. Select a good KJV study Bible. Have a good Webster’s Dictionary near by. Keep a pen, paper, and highlighter with you. Write down your topics for study. Have good reference material such as: What the Bible Teachers by F. G. Smith. A set of Adam Clarke’s Commentaries, or for computer users download E-Sword a Bible Study Software Program. Share what you’ve learned with others.
How to Study the Bible For further in depth studies you can go to our website: www. churchofgodjacksonmichigan. com and click on the Guided Learning Courses link to learn about topics such as: 1. The Trinity 2. Babylon what is it? 3. Creation 4. History of the Church 5. The Origin of Satan 6. …and much more! n
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